The Art We Love
We work with different decorative arts from early America, each with a unique style. These art categories hold a special place in our country’s history, and we honor that legacy by practicing their techniques and sharing them.
Learn MoreMembership Community
Our members come from many different areas of the world, but we are drawn together by a shared passion for Early American history and artistry. New members are welcome to join and experience the benefits of the Society.
Learn MoreThe Decorator
HSEAD has published The Decorator continuously since 1946. This link will take you to downloadable files for every issue.
Learn MoreOur Vision
HSEAD will develop new ways of growing and sharing our art and expertise, expanding our membership and collaborative relationships, and awakening appreciation of early American decoration among new audiences.
BECOME A
Member
Anyone with an interest in early American decoration can become an Member of HSEAD. As such, you will receive the Decorator Magazine, the newsletter, and other announcements.
BENEFITS
- Annual spring meetings
- Annual three-day working seminars
- Ability to join a regional HSEAD chapter.
- Authoritative HSEAD journal, THE DECORATOR.
- Bi-annual newsletter.
- Use of the Lending Library of Design (LLD)
- Access to the HSEAD photography collection
- Research Center
- Voting privileges
- The camaraderie of others
Latest News & Events
Create your very own work of art!
Join the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, Inc and the Stevens Plains Chapter, Biddeford for an evening of creativity!…
Save the Date
HSEAD 79th Annual Exhibition Meeting
May 2-4, 2025